How to travel from Bologna to Dortmund

There are 3 options to travel between Bologna and Dortmund including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Bologna to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €80.

This is compared to other travel options from Bologna to Dortmund:

A bus is €6 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bologna to Dortmund costing on average €86.

A bus is €96 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bologna to Dortmund costing on average €175.

The fastest way to travel from Bologna to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 39m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 31m.

Bus takes on average 17h 20m.

The distance from Bologna to Dortmund is approximately 516 miles (832 km).

The average frequency per day from Bologna to Dortmund is:

• Around 43 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bologna and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bologna to Dortmund:

• Flights mostly depart from Bologna Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Bologna Centrale and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bologna to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Italo to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings to go to Dortmund by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Bologna to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Bologna to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.